
From the Organizer
Date: August 2, 2026
Time: 9:00AM
Location: Eastlake North High School - 34041 Stevens Blvd, Eastlake Ohio 44095
The Woody Williams Foundation is a charitable 501c(3) organization that pursues specific endeavors and goals through the vision of Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel "Woody" Williams. The Foundation encourages, with the assistance of the American public and community leaders, establishing permanent Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the United States, conducting Gold Star Families Outreach across the country, and providing Living Legacy scholarships.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kirtland-Holden 2, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
17,538
as of 2023
Elevation
620 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 5K Race for the Willowick Gold Star, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Flag Day 5K
6 miles away
MLYC 5k & 1 Mile Walk
6 miles away
Responder Resilience Run
Less than a mile away
Captains Grand Slam 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5K Race for the Willowick Gold Star
Aug 2, 2026